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Efficient static timing analysis using a unified framework for false paths and multi-cycle paths


Abstract:

We propose a framework to unify the process of false paths and multi-cycle paths in static timing analysis (STA). We use subgraphs attached with timing constraints to rep...Show More

Abstract:

We propose a framework to unify the process of false paths and multi-cycle paths in static timing analysis (STA). We use subgraphs attached with timing constraints to represent false paths and multi-cycle paths. The complexity of the subgraph representation is reduced to improve efficiency. Finally, we present theorems to show that the unified framework produces correct timings. The experimental results demonstrate that the minimization is effective for both artificial and industry test cases.
Date of Conference: 24-27 January 2006
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 13 March 2006
Print ISBN:0-7803-9451-8

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Conference Location: Yokohama, Japan

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